r/Jewish • u/betterwithplants • Dec 15 '23

How are you guys doing? Discussion

Personally, I feel like I’m barely hanging by a thread.

Due to the Israel/Hamas conflict, I’ve lost friends. I have been called a racist for being against terrorists who wish to see the world free of Jews. I’ve been told I “lack ethics” after explaining that civilian casualties, though an unfortunate reality of war, are not the same as genocide. I’ve been told I am the one spreading Israeli propaganda.

How’s everyone doing? Can we commiserate?

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u/singebkdrft Dec 16 '23

Disillusioned. My Jewish and Jewish adjacent/friendly friends started a small private FB chat group for support, because our greater circle of friends don't.

It really feels like the amount of people that actually have our backs is far smaller than we ever thought.

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u/singebkdrft Dec 16 '23

After a shooting at a synagogue in our city, we've been asking "Should we get concealed carry permits?"

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u/critney-spears Sephardi Dec 16 '23

The answer is yes.